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Bertolonia

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Ber·​to·​lo·​nia | \ ˌbər-tə-ˈlōn-yə, -ˈlō-nē-ə\

Definition of Bertolonia

: a small genus of ornamental Brazilian herbs (family Melastomaceae) having showy leaves and white, rose, or purple flowers in one-sided racemes

History and Etymology for Bertolonia

New Latin, from Antonio Bertoloni †1869 Italian botanist + New Latin -ia

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